L. Aubry Fils

Dualis Brut Sablissime Champagne Blend

9.448 ratings
9.328 pro ratings
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

The Aubry Dualis Sablissime is a provocative blend of 50/50 1999 and 1998 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that has seen an incredible 151 months on the lees. What has emerged is a wine that is spare in terms of fruit, and yet one of the most complex Champagnes I've tasted—evolving, ever changing aromas of earth, smoke, red apple skin, buttermilk biscuit, blood orange, dried apricot, and toasted almond. Vinous and generously textured with layers of dried honey, chestnut, wet dough and a sappy, saline finish.

The Aubry Dualis Sablissime is a provocative blend of 50/50 1999 and 1998 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that has seen an incredible 151 months on the lees. What has emerged is a wine that is spare in terms of fruit, and yet one of the most complex Champagnes I've tasted—evolving, ever changing aromas of earth, smoke, red apple skin, buttermilk biscuit, blood orange, dried apricot, and toasted almond. Vinous and generously textured with layers of dried honey, chestnut, wet dough and a sappy, saline finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2015
Pam Starr

Owner/Winemaker Crocker & Starr Wines

9.5

Super interesting. Red plantain banana creamy lemon curd. No food required

Super interesting. Red plantain banana creamy lemon curd. No food required

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2014
Alexa Rose

I can't remember.

I can't remember.

Jun 14th, 2015
Henrik Poulsen

Bottle no. 0392

Bottle no. 0392

May 20th, 2015
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Oxidative quality. Rich, Krug-like. Delicious!

Oxidative quality. Rich, Krug-like. Delicious!

Mar 9th, 2015
Jon Paul Leos

No words, just enjoy

No words, just enjoy

Dec 13th, 2014
Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.5

Holy cow... This is vinous, complex and delicious. The oak is nearly resolved. It is quite developed, however, and may not warrant long cellaring. Or so I'm telling myself in order to justify cracking the remaining bottles this month.

Holy cow... This is vinous, complex and delicious. The oak is nearly resolved. It is quite developed, however, and may not warrant long cellaring. Or so I'm telling myself in order to justify cracking the remaining bottles this month.

Dec 10th, 2014
Lily Davis

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.5

Pinot Noir 1999 full Malo old oak + Chardonnay 1998 no Malo in new oak

Pinot Noir 1999 full Malo old oak + Chardonnay 1998 no Malo in new oak

Sep 6th, 2014
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Richly textured yellow fruit with a slight oxidative character. Fantastic!

Richly textured yellow fruit with a slight oxidative character. Fantastic!

Jul 18th, 2014
Joshua Thomas

Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF

9.6

Killer rich mouth feel, lots of texture, but cleaned up nicely.

Killer rich mouth feel, lots of texture, but cleaned up nicely.

May 20th, 2014